Sentence examples for dated back centuries from inspiring English sources

In the ruling, Judge Newman wrote that the act of "giving the finger" dated back centuries.

Some dated back centuries, even a millennium, Mohammed Jasim, the library's director, told me.

The resulting conflict awakened ethnic tensions that dated back centuries, and spurred a populist support of indigenous heritage.

Using survey and real estate maps that dated back centuries, Mr. Asadorian led city officials -- who agreed to dig for the rock before a utility company was to work on the area -- to the boulder.

"Most of these traditions date back centuries," she said.

Human traces have been found here dating back centuries.

Egypt, like Turkey and Iran, is fortunate to have a strong national identity dating back centuries.

Then there are the ethnic tensions, dating back centuries, between Arabs and Persians.

Such customs date back centuries, and Benedict appeared to thrive on them.

Many firms date back centuries, and changes of ownership are rare.

At the camp students learn the dances of different regions of Ukraine, some dating back centuries.